WIPP Environmental Sampling Results

WIPP Environmental Sampling Results (pdf), published Feb. 24, 2014 — Most recent publicly available measurements in disintegrations per minute (DPM):

Carlsbad is the 10th largest city in New Mexico

Feb. 18, 2014

• D: 2.7 DPM
• E: 4.2 DPM
• F: 1.6 DPM
• G: 1.3 DPM

View full sampling map here (pdf)
http://www.wipp.energy.gov/Special/WIPP%20Environmental%20Sampling%20Results.pdf

New tests show elevated radiation near WIPP

 http://www.abqjournal.com/358467/abqnewsseeker/new-tests-show-elevated-radiation-near-wipp.html

NM Nuclear Dump Officials Say Environment Is Safe

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/samples-show-low-concentrations-nuclear-site-22654658 

New Results Indicate Elevated Levels of Radioactive Concentrations at WIPP Plant in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Posted: Feb 24, 2014 2:24 PM EST Updated: Feb 24, 2014 2:24 PM EST

 

U.S. Department of Energy Press Release

 http://www.newswest9.com/story/24807209/new-results-indicate-elevated-levels-of-radioactive-concentrations-at-wipp-plant-in-carlsbad-new-mexico